Exclusive: CCTV Footage of First Attack in Yeoksam-dong Serial Arson Obtained

SBS has exclusively obtained CCTV footage showing the moment a man in his 70s, surnamed Lee, who was arrested for setting fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul on October 20, committed the initial arson attack, injuring people.

Lee's arson left 19 people injured in total, including five who sustained severe injuries across the two buildings.

The CCTV footage acquired by SBS captures the specific details of the first arson attack, showing Lee entering a patent law firm office at 11:53 AM on October 20, pouring flammable liquid, and setting it on fire.

Previously, the court issued an arrest warrant for Lee on October 22, citing reasons such as the risk of flight. Meanwhile, police are continuing further investigations, keeping open the possibility of adding attempted murder charges against Lee.

The CCTV footage obtained by SBS, the situation at the time, and an interview with a victim's family will be available shortly on SBS 8 News.
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